Watch Baxi's video about the scheme, featuring Mick Williams from Reheat Britain:
News links:
Recent news and blog articles about the campaign:
DECC press release: 'End to new vouchers'
26 March 2010 -
The official announcement that the boiler scrappage scheme for England is now closed, from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Boiler scrappage scheme closes to new applications
26 March 2010 -
The Guardian reports on the closure of the scheme - and quotes the EST saying unclaimed vouchers will not be reissued. This will significantly reduce the £50 million original value of the scheme.
Darling 'could have done better'
24 March 2010 -
Heating and Ventilation News wonders why the Chancellor rejected pleas for a boiler scrappage extension in the budget.
Welsh boiler scrappage due to start 6 April
23 March 2010 -
Welsh Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, announced today that, from next month, over 60s with a G rated boiler in their homes will be eligible for £500.
Why Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie Has Got It Wrong
10 March 2010 -
OilFiredUp makes the case for reconsidering a Northern Ireland minister's apparent dismissal of boiler scrappage.
Ulster Says No to Boiler Scrappage Scheme
08 March 2010 -
OilFiredUp website reports on disappointing remarks in the Northern Ireland Assembly, by Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie MLA.
The great scrappage scheme heist
28 February 2010 -
The Times exposes how big energy companies are cashing in on boiler scrappage by raising prices. Reheat Britain says make sure you get two or more quotes, including from independent plumbers, to make sure you get a good deal!
Boilers discount for over-60s in scrappage scheme
11 February 2010 -
South Wales Evening Post coverage of the new scheme in Wales.
Over-60s in boiler scrappage plan
11 February 2010 -
Welsh boiler scrappage scheme finally announced by First Minister. It will start on April 1, but will only offer the £500 grants to over 60s, leaving out many people who need help.
The One Show on BBC1 covers the scheme
10 February 2010 -
Links to their Facebook page preview of the show, with some helpful links
Greens in Scotland welcome budget measures
05 February 2010 -
Green Party MSP, Patrick Harvie, welcomes boiler scrappage, which was included in the new budget for Scotland, along with more money for insulation
Parliament passes Scottish budget
04 February 2010 -
BBC News reports on the passing of the Scottish budget, including a £2 million fund for boiler scrappage grants - another victory, just Wales and Northern Ireland left to go now!
Northern Ireland also considering boiler scrappage
21 January 2010 -
This report in the Mid-Ulster Mail shows the Department of Social Development in Northern Ireland is also looking at a scheme - backed by UUP Assembly Member, Billy Armstrong.
Back Scrappage scheme says Councillor
20 January 2010 -
Scottish Lib Dem Councillor, Paul Johnston, has put an emergency motion to Aberdeenshire Council to raise more support for a scheme in Scotland.
Call for boiler scrappage scheme for Wales
19 January 2010 -
Uncertainty and concern at delay from a Welsh heating engineer, after the announcement from Ministers - in the South Wales Argus.
Boiler scrappage scheme considered in Wales
15 January 2010 -
BBC reports that Welsh ministers are working on their own boiler scrappage scheme with details to be announced soon.
First Minister in Wales asked about boiler scrappage
12 January 2010 -
Plaid Cymru AM, Leanne Wood today asked the First Minister if he would introduce boiler scrappage for Wales. He replied that he'd have to make sure there was extra money for Wales first - watch the session via the BBC link above.
South Edinburgh LibDems back a scheme for Scotland
12 January 2010 -
Their report above. Edinburgh South MSP Mike Pringle has also signed Sarah Boyack MSP's motion in the Scottish Parliament.
Shetland MP wants boiler scrappage for Islands
08 January 2010 -
Alistair Carmichael MP says it's unfair his constituents are set to miss out: "It is unacceptable that those places which are forced to spend the most on heating their homes will be ineligible for this scheme." - in Shetland News
Scots set to be left out in the cold
06 January 2010 -
Reheat Britain supporters Mark Lazarowicz MP and Patrick Harvie MSP speak up for boiler scrappage for Scotland in the Press and Journal.
Support calls for green schemes
05 January 2010 -
WWF Scotland and ACE step up the calls for a scrappage scheme in Scotland - BBC report.
'Scots missing out on boiler scrappage cash'
24 December 2009 -
Report from the Scotsman on the Federation of Small Businesses calling for the extension of the scheme to Scotland.
Mick's the man who's cutting the fuel bills of thousands of people
18 December 2009 -
Portsmouth's paper on how local man Mick Williams changed government policy.
Baxi Group welcomes the boiler scrappage scheme announcement
11 December 2009 -
Campaign supporter, Baxi Group, on the difference the scheme will make to the boiler industry.
Boiler scrappage Xmas gift for campaigners
10 December 2009 -
Heating and Ventilation interviews Mick Williams about the campaign's success.
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How will the scheme work?
Since the announcement by the Chancellor, we've received a lot of questions about how the new scheme will work.
We're keeping our FAQs page updated with the latest news .
Read the latest FAQs
Full details and how to apply at the Energy Saving Trust website.
What the Pre-Budget Report says
09 December 2009 -
Click the link above to go to the Treasury
website with details of the Pre-Budget Report and the boiler scrappage
scheme (see Chapter 7 of the pdf).
Section 7.36 of the PBR says:
"Replacing an older boiler with the latest efficient models can reduce a household’s energy bill by around £230 a year.
The
Pre-Budget Report announces a £400 incentive to help up to 125,000
households upgrade their boiler, available to those who buy a new
boiler or renewable heat unit to replace a working G-rated boiler.
The Government will work with industry to launch the scheme at the earliest opportunity in 2010."
Further reading
Corgi Report
The Corgi Trust has published a detailed report on the costs and benefits of a boiler scrappage scheme.
This estimates that for £50 million, more than 110,000 boilers could be replaced, saving more than a tonne of carbon dioxide each, and an average of £150 on a household's bills.
They also focused on the safety benefits, with significant reductions in carbon monoxide poisoning also possible.
>> Read more here (pdf document on the Corgi Trust site)
Worcester ideas
Leading boiler manufacturer Worcester-Bosch have also commented on how they think a scheme could be run.
The final details will be up to ministers, but the industry has some great ideas, such as linking the scheme to incentives for renewables to create a package that helps save even more carbon in suitable homes.
>> Read Worcester's comments here.
